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Girl tells creche trial she may have been telling untrue stories about accused
Summary
In a Dublin Circuit Criminal Court trial, a 10‑year‑old girl, the second complainant, testified that she may have fabricated parts of her story about a 29‑year‑old childcare worker accused of sexually assaulting four girls. The girl, who was six at the time of the alleged incidents, had previously given a video interview in January 2017, describing the worker as pulling her pants down, holding her against a wall, and licking her privates. During cross‑examination, the defence counsel suggested she might have told untrue stories to amuse friends. The girl admitted uncertainty about some details, such as the worker placing his "willy" in her hand, and said she might have been scared to repeat false stories. She agreed that she had not been told she could refuse to talk to the Gardaí. The accused has pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of sexual assault spanning February 2015 to December 2016.
Who, what, where, when and why
What: Report matter: Girl tells creche trial she may have been telling untrue stories about accused. Charges or matters: eight counts of sexually assaulting her by licking her vagina; 23 counts of sexually assaulting the four girls on dates between February 2015 and December 2016. Procedural stage: trial
When:
- January 2017 Hearing Or Sentence
- February 2015 Hearing Or Sentence
- December 2016 Hearing Or Sentence
- 2020-02-28 Publication
Why: Mr Guerin asked the girl: "Would you agree with me that you have been telling people things about (the man) that weren't true, just because you thought they might be funny to your friends? CNI source report
Case subjects
Accused
Charges: eight counts of sexually assaulting her by licking her vagina; 23 counts of sexually assaulting the four girls on dates between February 2015 and December 2016 (Alleged Or Contested)
Plea: Not guilty
Places mentioned
- Dublin
- Dublin Circuit Criminal Court
Topics
Sexual Offences Stage Trial Violent Crime
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